Meriden, CT vs Shoreview, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Shoreview
74.4
#604 nationally
Meriden leads in walk score (40 vs 17). Shoreview leads in median household income ($106,153 vs $63,671). Meriden leads in cost of living index (107 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Shoreview, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 74.4 (#604) |
| Population | 60,111 | 26,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $420,432 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $106,153 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+43.3 |
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75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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74.4 Score
Shoreview, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,432
Population
26,374
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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